The Libra Foundation
The Libra Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. It funds BIPOC-led movements and frontline organizations working to build community power and advance racial, gender, environmental, and climate justice. Its website says it prioritizes multi-year, unrestricted grants and builds relationships of trust with grantee partners.
The Libra Foundation at a glance
In short: The Libra Foundation gave $28.0M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $9.3M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,017,100
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,339,033
- +66.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000,000
- Total assets
- $432,160,285
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Libra Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Letterman Drive Suite C4-420, San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: (415) 549-4970
Website: https://thelibrafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Libra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amalgamated Charitable Foundation ($28.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $28.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 112 grants of 221 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated program areas address issues affecting communities across local and broader geographies. Its 2024 itemized grants went to recipients in Washington, DC, and San Francisco, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Libra Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28.0M (2023) to $50.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $28.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $19,000,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $9,000,000 |
| MCE Social Capital San Francisco, CA | General Support | $17,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $432,160,285 | $23,090,346 | $32,475,476 | $28,017,100 | 3 | $32,589,015 | $24,176,741 | $21,087,799 |
| 2023 | $451,962,279 | $4,904,607 | $35,574,448 | $28,000,000 | 5 | $30,164,356 | $6,855,337 | $22,587,241 |
| 2022 | $451,295,059 | $3,443,825 | $39,201,527 | $35,000,000 | 9 | $36,957,445 | $5,619,763 | $23,555,721 |
| 2021 | $556,131,508 | $81,132,072 | $35,884,261 | $35,000,000 | 42 | $36,680,263 | $78,018,850 | $25,086,299 |
| 2020 | $525,532,142 | $30,944,147 | $50,762,121 | $50,050,927 | 162 | — | $30,037,485 | $23,907,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Libra Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated vision is a society that uplifts and empowers all people, free from systemic oppression, economic insecurity, and environmental harm. Its work focuses on Community Safety & Justice, Environmental & Climate Justice, and Gender Justice, with an intersectional approach across these areas.
The foundation says it supports organizations led by people most impacted by systemic oppression, including low-income communities of color. The missions of two 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving support: Amalgamated Charitable Foundation describes its work as making grants to tax-exempt organizations and promoting donor education and engagement, as well as civic and community events. MCE Social Capital describes its mission as generating economic opportunities for women and families in underserved communities throughout the developing world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 3 grants totaling $28,017,100. The median grant was $9,000,000; grants ranged from $17,100 to $19,000,000. Its largest reported grants were $19,000,000 and $9,000,000 to Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, both for general support. MCE Social Capital received $17,100 for general support.
The foundation says it makes the majority of its grantmaking each year through the Libra Foundation Fund, a donor-advised fund created in partnership with Amalgamated Foundation to move grant dollars to grantees. Its website describes multi-year, unrestricted grants as a priority.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Nicholas Jpritzker, board chair; Jacob Pritzker, Joseph Pritzker, and Isaac Pritzker, directors; Amy Freidinger, treasurer; James Schwaba, secretary; Regan Pritzker, co-president and director of impact investing; and Susan S Pritzker, co-president. The filing also lists Supriya Pillai as president beginning December 16, 2024, and Lori D Mills as vice president through December 16, 2024.
The Libra Foundation is led by Regan Pritzker, Co-President & Director of Impact Investing since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Regan Pritzker
Co-President & Director of Impact Investing
Co-President & Director of Impact Investment → Co-President & Director of Impact Investing, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan S. Pritzker
Co-President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Supriya Pillai Start
President
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Jpritzker
Board Chair
Chairman → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaac Pritzker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Pritzker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Pritzker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Freidinger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Schwaba
Seceretary
Secretary → Seceretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Crystal Hayling (2020–2024) — Executive Director · Filing note: Through 6032024
- Former: Lori D. Mills (2021–2024) — Vice President · Filing note: Through 12/16/2024
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Libra Foundation
How much does The Libra Foundation give each year?
The Libra Foundation gave $28.0M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28.0M across 5 grants.
What is The Libra Foundation's typical grant size?
The Libra Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,000,000, and its average grant was $9,339,033, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Libra Foundation give grants?
The Libra Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Libra Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Libra Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Libra Foundation?
The Libra Foundation reported $432.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Libra Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated vision is a society that uplifts and empowers all people, free from systemic oppression, economic insecurity, and environmental harm. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Libra Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Libra Foundation's EIN?
The Libra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4812310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Libra Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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